NightSky Network

SAS NightSky Network (BETA)


The SAS NightSky Network connects members' collective knowledge and experience, to educate and collaborate on astronomical projects of significance.


If you would like to be part of the Collaborative Network, please contact us.


Update (28 Feb 2023): A proof-of-concept, and detailed presentation of the mechanics of this project will be presented at the next club meeting, March 25 2023.



Current Project (Ending 10 April)

NGC 2736 Pencil Nebula

Target Wavelengths: RGB, Ha, [Oiii]

Center RA: 09h 00' 7.8"

Center Dec: -45° 57' 4.9"

Rotation: Up is 0° North (0° in N.I.N.A)

Plate Solve: Nova Astronometry

Upcoming Projects (April - July)

Messier 83 Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

Target Wavelengths: Primary: LRGB,  Secondary: Ha, [Oiii], Sii

Center RA: 13h 36' 59.7"

Center Dec: -29° 52' 7.0"

Rotation: Up is 0° North (0° in N.I.N.A)

Plate Solve: Nova Astronometry

Centaurus A

Target Wavelengths: Primary: LRGB,  Secondary: Ha, [Oiii], Sii

Center RA: 13h 25' 28.0"

Center Dec: -43° 00' 41.5"

Rotation: Up is 0° North (0° in N.I.N.A)

Plate Solve: Nova Astronometry

Future Projects

NGC 7923 Helix Nebula [July - October]

30Dor Tarantula Nebula [October - December]

Sh2-308 Dolphin Head Nebula [December - March]

Current Collaborators 

President - Brendan Junge

Optics: Celestron 9.25 EdgeHD (f/7)

Imaging Sensor: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro (IMX571)

Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6

LRGB Filters: Optolong LRGB

Narrowband Filters: Antlia 3.0nm Ha [Oiii]

Speciality Filter: Star Analyser 200

Image Scale: 0.47"/pixel

Nominal FoV: 0.82° x 0.55°

Secretary - Caleb Kam

Optics: Celestron 9.25 EdgeHD (f/7)

Imaging Sensor: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro (IMX571)

Mount: SkyWatcher EQ6-R

Filter: Optolong L-Pro

Image Scale: 0.47"/pixel

Nominal FoV: 0.82° x 0.55°

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Optics: SkyWatcher Esprit 100 (f/5.5)

Imaging Sensor: QHY268M (IMX571)

Mount: SkyWatcher EQ6-R

LRGB Filters: Optolong LRGB

Narrowband Filters: Antlia 3.0nm Sii Ha [Oiii]

Image Scale: 1.41"/pixel

Nominal FoV: 2.46° x 1.6

EH Master - Dale Smalley

Optics: Celestron 9.25 EdgeHD (f/7)

Imaging Sensor: ZWO ASI6200MM Pro (IMX455)

Mount: Avalon M-Uno

LRGB Filters: ZWO LRGB

Narrowband Filters: Antlia 4.5nm Sii Ha [Oiii]

Image Scale: 0.47"/pixel

Nominal FoV: 1.25° x 0.84°

Colin Allen

Optics: William Optics RedCat 71

Imaging Sensor: ASI2600MM Pro (IMX571)

Mount:  ZWO AM5

LRGB Filters:  Antlia LRGB

Narrowband Filters:  Antlia SHO

Image Scale:  2.23"/Pixel

Nominal FoV: 3.89° x 2.61°

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Optics: Celestron 9.25 EdgeHD (f/7)

Imaging Sensor: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro (IMX571)

Mount: SkyWatcher EQ6-R

Filter: Optolong L-Ultimate, Baader Neodymium

Image Scale: 0.47"/pixel

Nominal FoV: 0.82° x 0.55°

Nick Stefan

Optics: SkyWatcher Esprit 100 (f/5.5)

Imaging Sensor: ASI294MC Pro (IMX294)

Mount:  SkyWatcher EQ6-R

LRGB Filters:  Baader UV/IR Cut

Narrowband Filters:  Antlia ALP-T Gold

Image Scale:  1.74"/Pixel

Nominal FoV: 2.01° x 1.35°

Neil Reevees

Optics: Celestron 8" EdgeHD (f/7)

Imaging Sensor: ASI2600MM Pro (IMX571)

Mount:  SkyWatcher EQ6-R

LRGB Filters:  Antlia LRGB

Narrowband Filters:  Antlia SHO

Image Scale:  0.55"/Pixel

Nominal FoV:  0.95° x 0.64°

Grant Kerswill

Optics: SkyWatcher Esprit 100 (f/5.5)

Imaging Sensor: ASI6200MM Pro (IMX 455)

Mount: Celestron CGX-L

LRGB Filters: Baader LRGB

Narrowband Filters: Antlia 3.0nm Sii Ha [Oiii]

Image Scale: 1.41"/pixel

Nominal FoV: 3.75° x 2.5°

Aaron Hope

Optics: Celestron RASA8 (f/2)

Imaging Sensor: QHY183C (IMX183)

Mount: SkyWatcher EQ6-R

Filter: Optolong L-eNhance

Image Scale: 1.24"/pixel

Nominal FoV: 1.91° x 1.27°

Jenny Robinson

Optics: Saxon 100ED (f/7.2)

Imaging Sensor: Canon 70D

Mount: SkyWatcher EQ6

Filter: Baader UHC

Image Scale: 1.17"/pixel

Nominal FoV: 1.79° x 1.19°

To be a SAS NightSky Network Collaborator: 


Pre-Requisites: 


Optional Skills and Requirements:


Recommended NINA File Pattern:

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Classifications:

Ultra Wide Field - Nominal FoV of greater than 2.5°

Wide Field - Nominal FoV of between 1.0°-2.5°

Narrow Field - Nominal FoV of between 0.6°-1.0°

Ultra Narrow Field - Nominal FoV of less than 0.6°